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Lewiston schools adopt a temporary mask mandate
The requirement applies only to middle schools, where officials are tracking 10 coronavirus cases, the Lewiston Tribune reported.
‘Strong Families, Strong Students’ grants go live Wednesday
The federally funded $50 million program will help families offset the costs of online learning — such as computers or internet connectivity. Grants will max out at $1,500 per student or $3,500 per family.
Amid reopening controversy, West Ada goes public with coronavirus numbers
The West Ada School District has reported 59 coronavirus cases over the past two weeks, at infection rates below the countywide average.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (10.16.20 edition)
Seven months into the coronavirus outbreak, Idaho set a pair of grim records Friday.
Green: Financial turnaround ‘has literally saved’ the U of I
In a Tuesday email to staff and students, the University of Idaho president hails a reversal from shortfalls to a $900,000 surplus.
Twin Falls’ shift to hybrid instruction draws criticism
A handful of parents showed up at Monday’s school board meeting to protest the move, the Twin Falls Times-News reported.
Caldwell bans Ammon Bundy from school grounds
The move comes 10 days after the political activist showed up at a high school football game and refused to wear a face mask. Police said they received threats against the school, and the game was canceled.
The complicated math of the West Ada recall campaign
What would it take to recall West Ada’s five trustees? Here’s a look at the process.
Audio: Reporter roundtable, 10.09.20
Miss the latest edition of the “Idaho Matters” Reporter Roundtable? Catch up here.
This week’s coronavirus trendline (10.09.20 edition)
Talking points: Idaho reports a one-week record for new cases, new K-12 cases doubled from last week, and the state’s COVID-19 death toll passes a grim milestone.